Toddlerhood is the golden age of play and we have learned a lot watching our toddlers play (or not play) with many different toys. Over the past year we have made a conscious effort to ditch the flashy, one hit wonder toys and opt in for more open-ended options. They are simpler, sure, but it’s…
Top 10 Items for Postpartum Recovery
After birth, you may experience a whirlwind of emotions and a bit of information overload – at least I know I did! During your stay in the hospital, you are pretty much on autopilot. People are constantly popping in, tests are being taken, lots of paperwork is filed. As we get all the information on…
“Bless Your Heart, That’s Your Uterus”
I will wholeheartedly admit, I got a little cocky after my third baby. Settling into the first few days of maternity leave with Rory, I was still very much in go mode. With my previous pregnancies for Porter and Cole I was working up until the day I went into labor. With Rory, it wasn’t…
The Best Pregnancy Pillows
If you follow me on instagram, you know I have been through a lot of pregnancy pillows. There is nothing more important than getting quality sleep when you are pregnant, and if you are a mom of multiple kids you know how precious those Zs are. Yet when you are finally settling into bed looking…
Prioritizing Your Partnership in Early Parenthood
Making the life change from partners to parents is an exciting, beautiful, and wonderful experience. However, it is also stressful, full of worry, and down right exhausting. Let’s face it, no one operates at their best under those conditions. And this particular combination will put new and more difficult strains on your relationship than you…
Rancilio Silvia Review | From Just a Mom Who Runs on Caffeine
If you are interested in a Rancilio Silvia or just a newbie who is looking for a great in home espresso machine, you’ve come to the right place! Buying your first espresso machine can feel intimidating and you may be wondering if the Rancilio Silvia is worth the investment. In my review below I will…
Top 10 Baby Items
Elvie Pump || Avent Glass Bottles || DockATot || Hatch Rest+ || Nanit || Boppy Pillow || Hatch Grow || Björn Bouncer || Muslin Swaddles || UppaBaby Travel System (Mesa and Vista) These are my top 10 favorite baby items which include some of my most requested recommendations from other mamas and mamas-to-be! All of…
Elvie Pump Review
Never did I imagine I would be in between doctors appointments, driving down I-40 while pumping on a silent, tube free, cord free breast pump – but thank goodness here we are! This is the type of fluid technology I have been waiting for to make a Mama’s life easier when on the go and…
Milk Boosting Power Bites
These no bake power bites are perfect for a pick me up throughout the day and they include powerful ingredients to help with milk production. Ingredients 1 cup oats 2/3 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup flaxseed 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 tbsp honey 1-2 tbsp chia seeds Directions Combine all ingredients in a large bowl…
Catching Up With Chelsea 